12/17/2023 0 Comments Redshift suspension stemI’ll be honest here – as with all of my reviews – I found the stem had little if any vibration / dampening effect with the stock 70 / 60 elastomers. Still, at 292gm, the stem is reasonably lightweight considering what it has been tasked with. Weight weenie types could further drop the weight further by substituting the six steel fixing bolts for titanium, and possibly save another 10 – 15gm. On the scales, the stem weighs in at 292gm for a 110mm sample with elastomers installed. I’m an average type of gravel cyclist at an average weight of about 155lbs – 158lbs, so I figured I’d stick with the out-of-the-box setting for my initial rides. Out of the box, the ShockStop is installed with a blue elastomer (70) and an orange elastomer (60).Īccording to the Redshift ShockStop stem stiffness chart pictured above, 70 / 60 falls under the category of “Average stiffness”. In a nutshell, the smaller the number, the softer the elastomer. All are color coded and labeled for ease of identification. The ShockStop stem ships with five elastomers, rated at varying degrees of stiffness. Removal of the stem’s faceplate reveals the elastomers hidden away from view, and the wedge with accompanying bolt that keeps them in place. The subtle pivot design allows the front end of the bike to move up and down over bumps in the road while your hands follow a smoother path, cushioned by the elastomers inside the stem.” “The ShockStop dramatically improves the quality of your ride, without compromising steering responsiveness or detracting from the aesthetic of the bike. So, before readers of this review jump up and down, pointing out that I may possibly be a bit mad – I prefer the feel of the bars directly, not isolated by gloves – as it is, most fingerless gloves drive me a bit up the wall. Only when it’s really cold will you catch me wearing them. If the photo above isn’t a clue (that’s the ShockStop stem installed), I ride without gloves. “The ShockStop stem does what gloves and extra bar tape can’t: it isolates your upper body from the imperfections of the road, letting you ride further, faster, and more comfortably.” “Shock absorption that smooths the road”. I commute from time to time, mostly to the local brewery with my lady I participate in recreational rides and when there is a need for serious training as part of race preparation (my training isn’t really that serious), I’m about the performance cyclist angle. “An adjustable-stiffness suspension stem that smooths out your ride that’s perfect for performance cyclists, recreational riders, and commuters.” The ShockStop ships with five elastomers, two are inside the stem.Īccording to the blurbs on Redshift’s website, the ShockStop is described as follows: A few weeks later, the sample arrived at Gravel Cyclist HQ. The following year, again at Interbike, I ran into Stephen Ahnert, one of the engineers behind the product, and arranged to take collection of a review sample. I first met the Redshift crew at 2015 Interbike, when they exhibited prototypes of the ShockStop suspension stem. The response was again fantastic and with our backers help we were able to bring the ShockStop to market in 2016.” “In late 2015, we launched our second product – the ShockStop – on Kickstarter. We are a small group of mechanical engineers who happen to be avid (if somewhat average) cyclists and triathletes.” “ Redshift Sports was founded in 2013 by Stephen, Erik, and Scott with the goal of making components that help cyclists and triathletes ride further, faster, and more comfortably on the bikes they already own.
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